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Meaning of "Sherman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHERMAN

Sherman  [ˈʃɜːmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHERMAN

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Sherman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHERMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sherman

Sherman commonly refers to: ▪ Sherman, a surname and given name ▪ William Tecumseh Sherman, American Civil War General ▪ Roger Sherman, founding father and signer of all four great state papers of the U.S. ▪ M4 Sherman, a tank Sherman may also refer to...

Definition of Sherman in the English dictionary

The definition of Sherman in the dictionary is William Tecumseh. 1820–91, American Union commander during the Civil War. He led the victorious march through Georgia, becoming commander of the army in 1869.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHERMAN


Birman
ˈbɜːmən
cousin-german
ˌkʌzənˈdʒɜːmən
demon
ˈdiːmən
demons
ˈdiːmən
foreman
ˈfɔːmən
Forman
ˈfɔːmən
freeman
ˈfriːmən
german
ˈdʒɜːmən
germen
ˈdʒɜːmən
harman
ˈhɑːmən
Hermann
ˈhɜːmən
Hermon
ˈhɜːmən
human
ˈhjuːmən
Naman
ˈnɑːmən
Newman
ˈnjuːmən
Norman
ˈnɔːmən
ramen
ˈrɑːmən
sermon
ˈsɜːmən
Swiss-German
ˌswɪsˈdʒɜːmən
Tibeto-Burman
tɪˈbɛtəʊˈbɜːmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHERMAN

Sheridan
sherif
sheriff
sheriff court
sheriffalty
sheriffdom
sheriffship
sherifian
sherlock
sheroot
sherpa
sherries
Sherriff
Sherrington
sherris
sherry
sherry vinegar
sherwani
Sherwood
Sherwood Forest

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHERMAN

alderman
chairman
Doberman
fisherman
hammerman
Kerman
letterman
Low German
merman
Middle Low German
newspaperman
oysterman
riverman
spiderman
superman
timberman
wasserman
waterman
weatherman
West German
Zuckerman

Synonyms and antonyms of Sherman in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Sherman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHERMAN

Find out the translation of Sherman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Sherman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Sherman» in English.

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谢尔曼
1,325 millions of speakers

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Sherman
570 millions of speakers

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Sherman
510 millions of speakers

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शर्मन
380 millions of speakers
ar

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شيرمان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шерман
278 millions of speakers

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Sherman
270 millions of speakers

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শের্মান
260 millions of speakers

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Sherman
220 millions of speakers

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Sherman
190 millions of speakers

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Sherman
180 millions of speakers

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シャーマン
130 millions of speakers

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셔먼
85 millions of speakers

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Sherman
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Sherman
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷெர்மன்
75 millions of speakers

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शेर्मान
75 millions of speakers

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Sherman
70 millions of speakers

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Sherman
65 millions of speakers

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Sherman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шерман
40 millions of speakers

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Sherman
30 millions of speakers
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Sherman
15 millions of speakers
af

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Sherman
14 millions of speakers
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Sherman
10 millions of speakers
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Sherman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sherman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERMAN»

The term «Sherman» is very widely used and occupies the 10.453 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Sherman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Sherman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Sherman

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4 QUOTES WITH «SHERMAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Sherman.
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Sherman Alexie
My name is Sherman J. Alexie Jr., and I am an insomniac.
2
Harold H. Greene
The Sherman Act is similar in the economics sphere to the Bill of Rights in the personal sphere.
3
Brad Sherman
Certainly another Brad Sherman might be annoying, but it isn't something society doesn't know how to deal with. But a new level of human being is something else.
4
Henry Villard
General Sherman looked upon journalists as a nuisance and a danger at headquarters and in the field, and acted toward them accordingly, then as throughout his great war career.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHERMAN»

Discover the use of Sherman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sherman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sherman: Soldier, Realist, American
"--Henry Steele Commager, New York Herald Tribune "It is not often that one comes upon a biography that is so well done as this book.
B. H. Liddell Hart, 2009
2
Sherman: Fighting Prophet
'War is hell, ' said William Tecumseh Sherman. The Union general who is remembered for his devastating march through Georgia during the Civil War is presented in all his passionate humanity by Lloyd Lewis.
Lloyd Lewis, 1993
3
Sherman: A Soldier's Passion for Order
Presents the life of the famed Civil War general, including his childhood, the beginning of his career in the military, and his controversial use of destructive war.
John F. Marszalek, 2007
4
Sherman: The Ruthless Victor
If, as he famously said, "war is hell," William Tecumsah Sherman can be classified as a flamethrower of ruthless ferocity. Defined by his contradictions, Sherman achieved immortality in his role as Ulysses Grant's hammer in the Civil War.
Agostino von Hassell, 2011
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Sherman Alexie: A Collection of Critical Essays
Berglund and Jan Roush have assembled twelve leading scholars of American Indian literature to provide new perspectives on Sherman Alexie--by many accounts, the most widely read American Indian writer in the United States and likely in the ...
Jeff Berglund, Jan Roush, 2011
6
Understanding Sherman Alexie
Offers a chronological examination of the work of the Native American novelist, poet, filmmaker, and short story writer.
Daniel Grassian, 2005
7
My Favourite Shirt: A History of Ben Sherman Style
Om musik og mode (tøjfirmaet Ben Sherman) i England i 1960'erne og 1970'erne
Paolo Hewitt, Terry Rawlings, 2004
8
M4 Sherman vs Type 97 Chi-Ha: The Pacific 1945
Although US and Japanese tank forces first clashed in 1941, it was on in 1944 that tank-vs-tank action became more common as both sides poured larger numbers of tanks into the combat zone.
Steven J. Zaloga, 2012
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Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman
Examines the comedian's life, discussing his rapid fame and decline into obscurity.
Mark Cohen, 2013
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When Sherman Marched North from the Sea: Resistance on the ...
Although much has been written about the military aspects of Sherman's March, Jacqueline Campbell reveals Blending Civil War and women's history, Campbell examines the effects of Sherman's March on the southern home front.
Jacqueline Glass Campbell, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHERMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sherman is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is working on a musical
Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino said she was working on the book for a new musical during a panel hosted by Entertainment Weekly's Danielle ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jun 15»
2
Arlington man, 67, set to die for 4 Sherman-area slayings 31 years ago
Bower is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening in Huntsville for the fatal shootings of four men in 1983 at an airplane hangar on a ranch outside Sherman, ... «Dallas Morning News, Jun 15»
3
Richard Sherman won't have surgery
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman will not undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, at least for now, he confirmed Tuesday in a text message to The ... «ESPN, Feb 15»
4
Richard Sherman 'ecstatic' over baby
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was having a tough week up until Thursday morning -- when his girlfriend gave birth to the couple's first child. «ESPN, Feb 15»
5
Sherman to have surgery; Thomas getting 2nd opinion
The surgery, most common among baseball pitchers, shouldn't be a long-term problem for Sherman -- who doesn't make a living throwing a ball. However, the ... «NFL.com, Feb 15»
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Sherman: Hopes son does him 'favor'
"I think he's going to be a disciplined young man and stay in there until after the game," Sherman said, smiling. "He's going to do his father his first favor and stay ... «ESPN, Jan 15»
7
Sherman, Thomas expect to play SB
Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl defensive backs Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas both are expected to play in Super Bowl XLIX despite suffering injuries in the ... «ESPN, Jan 15»
8
Richard Sherman haunts and taunts the 49ers once again
Once again, Sherman was the star of the show, just as he was in the NFC Championship Game last season, making the game-saving deflection in the end zone ... «ESPN, Nov 14»
9
Sherman, Baldwin blast NFL over fine
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and receiver Doug Baldwin did a parody in front of reporters Tuesday, making a point of criticizing the NFL over fining ... «ESPN, Nov 14»
10
NY Giants rookie Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't back down from …
SEATTLE — Odell Beckham Jr. was trying to make the catch. No, the Giants' rookie receiver had no plans of backing down from Seattle corner Richard Sherman ... «New York Daily News, Nov 14»

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